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330
Constantinople is "born"
In 330 CE, Constantine, an emperor, moved his capital in Rome to Byzantium. Later on, he called his area New Rome, or Nova Roma. But later, it became Constantinople. -
500
Start of Ghana's Golden Age
The start of Ghana's Golden age led to a very prosperous time and a very plentiful empire. -
Period: 500 to Mar 20, 1453
Byzantine Empire
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532
Rebellion of the Blues and Greens
In Janurary 532, while Justinian and Theodora were watching a chariot race, the Blues and Green went against Justinian and revolted. -
570
Muhammad is born
At about 570 CE, Muhammad was born in Makkah. -
Feb 1, 632
Muhammad dies
After his last pilgramge, Muhammad dies shortly after. -
Mar 20, 1054
East and West fight
In 1054 CE, the patriarch of Constantinople, Cerularius, closed all of the churches that were worshiping the west. Pope Leo IX (West) was enraged exocommunicated Cerularius. -
Jan 1, 1067
Almoravid's conquer Kumbi
In 1067, the Almoravid's conquered Kumbi, and later, in 1240, Mande conquers Kumbi. -
Muslims conquer North Africa
The Muslims conquer North Africa.